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7.4.26 – 250 Years Later: The Work of Democracy Continues
On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we at LEAD Filipino and LEAD Filipino AF pause to reflect on the principles and convictions that shaped this nation. Ratified on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was a…
5.4.26 – LEAD Filipino Announces National Multi-City Get-out-the-Filipino-Vote Initiative for the 2026 Primary Elections
May 4, 2026 San José, CA — LEAD Filipino will launch a national multi-city Get Out the Filipino Vote (GOTFV) initiative for the 2026 Primary Elections. As early voting begins and elections take place across the country in May and…
3.19.26 – Our Statement on Allegations Involving Cesar Chavez & Centering Survivors
We are deeply disturbed by the allegations of sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez involving minors, reported to have been 13 and 15 years old. We also stand with Dolores Huerta, who has publicly shared that Chavez sexually assaulted her and…
1.29.26 – Our Statement Condemning the ICE Murder of Alex Pretti
Alex Pretti died a hero. Once again, people are being asked to accept lies propagated by the Trump Administration that do not match what we can see with our own eyes. We reject the idea that lethal force is ever…
1.12.25 – Our Statement on the Death of Renee Nicole Good
We have taken the past several days to process the devastating news of the killing of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of ICE agents. Her family, friends, and the broader Minneapolis community remain in our hearts. No one should…
10.6.25 – Meredith Curry Nuñez Named Most Influential Filipina Woman In the World for Extraordinary Merit
Elite Performance Recognition Highlights Excellence in Competitive Global Economy SAN JOSE, OCTOBER 6, 2025 – Meredith Curry Nuñez, Owner & Principal Consultant of AdvancED Consulting, LLC, has been selected to receive the prestigious “Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World” award…
10.2.25 – 10th Anniversary Gala Speakers
We’re so excited to share our Keynote Speakers for our 10-Year Anniversary Gala, Jose Antonio Vargas and Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones! About Jose Antonio Vargas:Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and Tony-nominated theatrical producer. A…
8.22.25 – Our Statement on California’s Proposition 50 Redistricting Effort
This November, voters in California will face a critical decision on the special election ballot. California’s Proposition 50 is a measure that counteracts the extreme, undemocratic gerrymandering taking place in Texas that is designed to rig districts and silence our…
7.4.25 – One Big Beautiful Bill: A Version of America we Reject
On this Independence Day, the passage of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2025 [One Big Beautiful Bill] casts a long shadow that undermines life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and instead, forces a version of America that…
5.23.25 – Medicaid Hurts Everyone
Our Health Education & Equity work emerged five years ago as a series of coordinated actions to address knowledge gaps and service disparities related to Filipina/x/o American health outcomes. During the wee hours of the morning, the House voted to…